Even the Blind Chicken Finds Grains
There is something wonderfully comforting about the saying, “Even the blind chicken finds grains.” It sounds almost humorous at first. You can…
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The Morning Hour Has Gold in Its Mouth
“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.” There is something about the first hour of the day that feels different. The…
Read moreA Man with Good Judgment Does Not Make the Goat His Gardener
There is a particular kind of mistake that looks ridiculous when you see it from the outside but seems perfectly reasonable while…
Read morePatience Creates Roses: Why Some Beautiful Things Need Time
There is something almost unfair about patience. We plant a seed and want a flower tomorrow. We start learning something new and…
Read moreBargain Like a Gypsy, but Pay Like a Gentleman
There is something almost theatrical about bargaining. Two people stand across a counter. One names a price. The other looks surprised, perhaps…
Read moreMisery Loves Company: Why We Sometimes Feel Better When Someone Else Is Struggling
“Misery loves company.” It is a short sentence, almost blunt enough to sound cynical. But there is something surprisingly human hiding inside…
Read moreWhen Good Intentions Lead You Somewhere You Never Meant to Go
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” It is a strangely harsh sentence for something we hear so often. After…
Read moreDefend Me From My Friends, From My Enemies I Can Defend Myself
There is something strangely honest about the sentence: “Defend me from my friends, from my enemies I can defend myself.” An enemy…
Read moreWhoever Says A Must Also Say B – Or Does It?
“Whoever says A must also say B.” At first, this sounds like a simple rule we learn as children. If you start…
Read moreTu nur das Rechte in deinen Sachen – The Eye Eats Too
There is something strangely satisfying about seeing a beautifully arranged table before anyone has touched the food. The plate is in the…
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